Pediatric Radiology Recovery RN
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology Recovery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Radiology Recovery)
• Shift: Day shift with self-scheduling; start times vary between 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 7:30 AM on weekends with on-call at the end of the shift
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, weekend shifts start at 7:30 AM with on-call at the end of the shift
• On-call: Required as described above
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Orientation (RTO) Restrictions: No RTO within first two weeks due to orientation
• Special Skills Required:

  • Skilled in PIV placement and port accessing
  • Urinary catheterization skills preferred

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric facility
• Teaching hospital, Magnet recognized, Level I Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top (must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• Experience with PIV placement
• Experience with port accessing

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit test for respirator use (N95 or CAPR/PAPR) valid for entire assignment; on-site fit testing not allowed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (accepted if given after age 11)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – titers or vaccines required with boosters if low/borderline titers
  • Varicella – titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; TB questionnaire annually (except Emergency and Radiology units)
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 1 year of start, covering specified substances
• Respiratory medical clearance annually for respirator users

Background Checks and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required (or within past year if all criteria met)
• FACIS 3, County civil searches, State and National criminal databases, Sex Offender Watch, and Global Sanctions searches required
• E-Verify and I-9 documentation required
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required if educated outside the U.S.
• Transcript/Diploma required for all RNs
• Washington State Patrol search required within 12 months and every 2 years thereafter

Additional Information

• No block scheduling accommodations
• Parking available at variable cost depending on shift and lot
• Photo for badge required on blue background within 72 hours of contract signing
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Math test and EKG test required onsite; remediation available if needed
• Meal waiver agreement optional for second meal period waiver (not required for candidates signed on or after 1/1/2026)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric experience, comfortable with radiology recovery care, and holding the required certifications and licensure. The role offers guaranteed hours with flexible self-scheduling in a highly regarded pediatric teaching hospital.